families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

NOUN

kin, offspring; classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestors ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

Example Sentences

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For decades, Mexico has been a transit country for migrants — mostly relatively young people and families on their way to the United States.

From Los Angeles Times

They were replaced mostly by Mexican immigrants and their families, who opened businesses and bought homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Gail Seamark, community development delivery officer for the Bread and Butter Thing, said the charity helped families to "top up" their shopping.

From BBC

As children across the country ditch school uniform for the day to raise money for Comic Relief, one Greater Manchester charity that has helped thousands of families with recycled uniforms will be receiving funding.

From BBC

"More and more venues are popping up where friends and families can play in the warmth using simulators, and also enjoy a drink, food and music alongside it."

From BBC